The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 of Nigeria’s Unity Colleges.
The directive, issued in a circular released on Friday, cites “recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches.”
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The closure of the colleges, it said, was approved by Tunji Alausa, the minister of education.
The circular was signed by Binta Abdulkadir, director of senior secondary education, for the minister.
Principals of the affected colleges have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the order.
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